Burntwood Tavern
Why we love it: If you’re bored of the same old olive and pickles, give this place a shot with its eight infused vodka options and more than 15 different toppings. “We love seeing people take their creations back to the table and talk about them with family and friends,” says Nicole Balogh, director of training and beverage. Try this: Pickle-infused vodka, clamato juice, smoked shrimp and pickled asparagus ($9). Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 504 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, 440-318-1560, burntwoodtavern.com
Market
Why we love it: This former lumber cart has 36 cold stations for your bloody mary toppings featuring locally sourced ingredients from vendors such as the West Side Market. “We’re a local business, so it only makes sense to help other local guys too,” says owner John Owen. Try this: Build-your-own ($8) with bacon-and-chive-stuffed pepperocinis from Rita’s or one of the sharp cheddar-stuffed olives. Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,1137 Linda St., Rocky River, 440-799-4292, marketbeer.com
Touch Supper Club
Why we love it: This 12-year-old bloody mary bar has more than 100 hot sauces and house-infused vodkas. “We wanted to give people as many options as we could,” says owner Robert Ivanov. Try this: Jalapeno-infused vodka mixed with Touch’s house-made bloody mary ($6) and a dash of bacon-infused hot sauce with candied bacon and Cajun shrimp. Sun. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 2710 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 216-631-5200, touchsupperclub.com
Urban Farmer
Why we love it: The chili peppers used for its house-made hot sauce are grown just yards away from your table in a basement farm-to-table setup. “You’re not just ordering a drink,” says general manager Andy Hata, “You get to be the creator.” Try this: Opt for a shot of Jose Cuervo and top it with a slice of house-made peppered beef jerky ($11). Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 1325 E. Sixth St., Cleveland, 216-771-7707, urbanfarmercleveland.com
West End Tavern
Why we love it: This bloody mary bar has been a classic for almost 30 years. “We started the bar, and once people saw what we were doing they started popping up all over,” says co-owner Parnell Egan. Try this: Tomato juice, horseradish, celery salt and Worcestershire sauce topped with celery, lime, and a mozzarella, olive and tomato skewer ($5). Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 18514 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-7684, westendtav.com
